“From a business standpoint it can also be helpful for a designer to use sound design as a tool to save in more expensive areas like designer furnishing, premium finishes, or expensive artworks,” he says. “Great music can elevate any circumstance, including the $50 restaurant supply chair versus the $500 showroom one.” A restaurant can be visually appealing in the design phase, but it needs to be functional.

Creating an amazing bar design is anything but simple. There are thousands of factors to juggle – What will your restaurant, bar or cafe’s style be like? How can you make the interior as beautiful and decorative as possible without disrupting the staff’s workflow? Will safety regulations even allow your grand designs to take form? And if you plan to open your own business, these examples will surely inspire you.

How can you be sure that your restaurant is optimized for design? Interior designers weigh in on what they find restaurant owners often overlook, and provide tips so you won’t do the same.

One way to spot problem areas before opening day is to sit in every single chair in your dining room. Study the view from each seat. You may find that one has a direct view into the bus station, while another gets a draft from the front door.